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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 7

Every episode of American Horror Story Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 7!

An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak...
Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:FX

Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Election Night" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 7. It scored 6.6/10 based on 5658 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 9/5/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark".

  • Election Night
    6.6/105,658 votes

    #1 - Election Night

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/2017

    After Trump is elected President, Ally Mayfair-Richards is beset by all of her old phobias... and they appear to be coming to life.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

  • Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
    6.8/103,741 votes

    #2 - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2017

    Ally, Ivy and Oz meet the new neighbors. Kai runs for city council. Detective Samuels investigates a murder. A blackout terrorizes Ally.

    Director: Liza Johnson

    Writer: Tim Minear

  • Neighbors from Hell
    7.1/103,402 votes

    #3 - Neighbors from Hell

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2017

    The community turns on Ally after she shoots and kills a Hispanic man. At home tensions between Ally and Ivy grow worse, and Kai may be Ally's only hope.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: James Wong

  • 11/9
    7.7/103,333 votes

    #4 - 11/9

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/2017

    Kai gathers familiar faces to join his cult as the events surrounding 11/8/17 are explored.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: John J. Gray

  • Holes
    7.8/103,203 votes

    #5 - Holes

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2017

    Kai asks for the cult members to prove their loyalty against one of their own. Meanwhile, Ally meets with Rudy to tell him about her problems dealing with Ivy's departure.

    Director: Maggie Kiley

    Writer: Crystal Liu

  • Mid-Western Assassin
    8.0/103,167 votes

    #6 - Mid-Western Assassin

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2017

    Ally takes Meadow to Rudy in the hopes that she will confirm her story about the cult. However, Meadow has a change of heart. Meanwhile, an unexpected opponent runs against Kai in the city council election.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Todd Kubrak

  • Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag
    6.0/103,660 votes

    #7 - Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/2017

    Kai begins to solidify his grasp on power after winning the election. A mysterious woman warns Beverly, Ivy and Winter that Kai will soon cast them aside.

    Director: Rachel Goldberg

    Writer: Crystal Liu

  • Winter of Our Discontent
    7.4/102,814 votes

    #8 - Winter of Our Discontent

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2017

    Ally confronts Kai meanwhile Winter must choose between Kai and Beverly when he makes a questionable decision.

    Director: Barbara Brown

    Writer: Joshua A. Green

  • Drink the Kool-Aid
    7.8/102,906 votes

    #9 - Drink the Kool-Aid

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/2017

    Kai seeks to test the loyalty of his cult. Ally seeks revenge. Oz learns about his parentage.

    Director: Angela Bassett

    Writer: Adam Penn

  • Charles (Manson) in Charge
    7.3/102,708 votes

    #10 - Charles (Manson) in Charge

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/2017

    Kai receives visits from Charles Manson as he begins to question everyone around him.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

  • Great Again
    7.1/103,066 votes

    #11 - Great Again

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 11/14/2017

    Kai sets his master plan into motion as Ally's true intentions are revealed.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Tim Minear